grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends

Butterflies and bees can only thrive in a garden with a ‘living buffet’ to which they can flock, which is why biodiversity is the hot topic for Sarah and Arthur in this latest episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange.

Reflecting on a year in which pollinators have struggled and needed particular support, they share the best plant varieties for bringing a much-needed buzz into your gardens, and discuss why nighttime pollinators ought not be forgotten.

In this episode, discover:

• Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite flowers for creating a biodiverse haven
• The importance of late-flowering plants, providing pollen at crucial times when late-emerging pollinators may need it most
• The often-overlooked night time wildlife that also benefits from biodiverse gardens
• Arthur’s newfound tip for keeping slugs away from your greenhouse

Products mentioned:
Dahlia variabilis 'Bishop's Children': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-bishops-children
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven
Dahlia ‘Lou Farman’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman Buddleia alternifolia: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/buddleia-alternifolia
Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou
Verbena bonariensis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton
Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum
Nemaslug - Biological Slug Control: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemaslug-biological-slug-control

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Welcome to the November Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah answers timely questions on forced bulbs and whether it’s too late to plant them now for Christmas, as well as the things you can still sow at this time of year. Meanwhile, Josie gives us a crash course on bare root plants, and what’s currently being planted at Perch Hill, which might inspire your own planting this November.

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Please be aware: This episode contains sensitive discussion about animal death and stillbirth, which some may find upsetting.

Seasonality is a powerful quality in any recipe, to which the abundance of delicious culinary ideas in Julius Roberts’ new book ‘The Farm Table’ is perfect testament.

We explore Julius’ journey as a chef, farmer, grower and author on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, in an episode bound to inspire you with a renewed outlook on cooking, and a fresh appreciation for the work that brings a successful plate together.

In this episode, discover:

The most invaluable lessons that Julius learned from his training at the renowned London restaurant, Noble Rot  The greatest joys and most challenging emotional struggles of ‘nature first’ farming

• How cooking makes us human, and why seasonality should be a central pillar to the food we grow and cook 
• The very best recipes from ‘The Farm Table’, such as Julius’ fan-favourite Tarragon Roast Chicken and a lamb dish that champions the joy of humble Swiss Chard

Products mentioned:
Swiss Chard 'Lucullus': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullus

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November signals a real turn in the weather, and this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’ is a perfect collation of all the jobs you should consider to prepare your garden for the impending season.

Sarah gives a rundown of the tasks at the top of her mind, from sowing pea tips and lovely scented sweet peas, to preparing paperwhite narcissus for planters.

Elsewhere in the garden, Josie nudges us to prepare your soil for winter, and to prune your roses to protect them from the elements in the months to come.

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Even in smaller, urban gardens and balcony spaces, you can breathe life into them with charming pots and bulb lasagnes

Curating her own balcony garden with that vision of city-bound colour in mind, Jemima Bowker returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share with Sarah how she’s taking on the challenge of small space gardening for the autumn months, with fantastic tips aplenty for those of you doing the same.

In this episode, discover:

• The small space gardening solutions that Jemima and Sarah suggest to maximise your limited spaces, like hanging window boxes and plant theatres
• Tasks that you’ll want to do as we transition into autumn, and when to start planning your bulb displays
• Sarah guides Jemima through the art of creating stunning bulb lasagnas, with tips on selecting complementary varieties and planting in layers

Products mentioned:

Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-pots

Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmalade

Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hill

Tulip hageri 'Little Beauty'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-hageri-little-beauty

Fritillaria meleagris
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagris

Plum and Apricot Tulip Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plum-and-apricot-tulip-collection

Sarah Raven Tulip Collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-tulip-collection

Tulip 'Slawa'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolate

Pelargonium sidoides (Species)
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
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Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1
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Biodiversity thrives on the presence of hedges, and autumn presents a wonderful time to get them planted, bringing a beautiful birdsong into your garden.

Adam Nicolson joins Sarah for this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing his ever-bountiful knowledge on all things biodiversity, and which hedges are perfect protection for an enchanting ensemble of birds and butterflies.

In this episode, discover:

• How maintaining hedges at a warbler-y phase helps songbirds in particular
• Leafy, thorny and nectar rich hedges to grow, like yew, hornbeam and privet
• How to put hedges into the garden, and at what time in the season is ideal

Products mentioned:

English Yew (Taxus baccata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew

Hornbeam Hedging
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hornbeam-hedging

Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-privet

Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette

Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard

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In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah is joined by celebrity hair stylist and keen gardener Sam McKnight MBE. Sam shares with Sarah his passion for gardening and how he indulges the solitude of the garden, as well as his fabulous career journey.

Sam McKnight MBE is one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world today. His ethos ‘to empower women through hair’ has attracted an unparalleled list of collaborators from Vogue and Chanel to Princess Diana and Kate Moss. 

In this episode, discover:

• The origins of Sam’s staggering life in hairdressing and fashion
• Charming stories from the 7 years that Sam worked with Princess Diana
• Sam’s relatively recent love of gardening, and which flowers are among the most inspiring that he grows

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

Dahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait-royal

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia Cactus Group Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mix

Geranium 'Rozanne'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

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Sarah Raven is now certified B Corp, a delightful announcement as an industry-first within the online retail gardening industry.

For those unfamiliar with the certification, this special bonus episode talks through the many reasons that B Corp status matters, and what it means for both us as a company, and you as gardeners.

Sarah shares what makes us a B Corp, why biodiversity, sustainability and quality matter so much to us, and the caring vision that this helps us to grow into.

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Welcome to the October Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah shares which of the bulbs you should plant out as soon as you receive them and why, and Josie talks through when you should mulch dahlias if you’re not lifting them over winter.

Josie also covers everything you need to know to prepare dahlias for the winter, from lifting them out of pots to knowing when & how to store them, and Sarah runs down the finest perennials that you can plant this month.

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It’s prime bulb-planting time, and top of mind for Sarah right now is a stunning collection of colourful, inspiring bulbs to plant.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a must-listen for bulb fanatics, as Sarah talks us through her desert island bulbs, how to plant for colour succession in the spring months, and the delightful stories behind how some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs were discovered.

In this episode, discover:

• Charming stories behind the discovery of some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs, including her namesake Tulip ‘Sarah Raven’
• A brand new variety of allium which earns its place in the company of the beloved schubertii
• Collections of tulips perfect to create succession between months, loading your garden with constant colour

This week, don’t forget to make the most of our Bulb Bonanza - you can get up to 40% off of our autumn bulb range. The offer ends this weekend, learn more at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

Products mentioned:
Tulip 'Dom Pedro'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro
Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation
Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snow
Lilium 'Black Beauty'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-black-beauty
Tulip 'Blue Heaven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-blue-heaven
Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmalade
Tulip 'Sarah Raven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven
Tulip 'Queensday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensday
Tulip 'Danique'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-danique
Tulip 'Green Wave'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-wave
Tulip 'Green Spirit'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-spirit
Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mystic-van-eijk
Tulip 'Ice Stick'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ice-stick
Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hill
Tulip 'Cadance'
https://bit.ly/4eXIRAL
Tulip 'Caviar' & Viola 'Phantom' F1
https://bit.ly/47WWmOU

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